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Episode 15 - 9 - 5 vs Freelancing

In this brand new episode, Chuka and Emmanuel explore the interesting conversation of working a 9-5 job versus freelancing. They discuss the differences between the two as well as their various experiences doing both. Tweet about your experience with doing a 9 - 5 job or freelancing:


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Show Notes & Resources

(03:14) - Cowrywise duo savings

(07:45 - Chuka’s LinkedIn

(08:00) - What is 9 - 5 and freelancing?

(11:18) - What our average workday looks like?

(11:28) - Fiverr the freelancing platform

(12:28) - Chuka’s Abeg tag: @david_chuka

(17:45) - What is the most fulfilling thing about 9 - 5 and freelancing?

(24:30) - What is the not so great thing about it?

(30:29) - What do we miss about 9 - 5 and freelancing?

(34:12) - What would we go for based on the insights we have?

(37:02) - Chuka’s LinkedIn, again

(37:28) - Should you combine both and is it ethical?

(39:25) - Tweet about working 15 hours as a young person

(41:35) - What side do we think the techosystem leans into?

(45:27) -  How do you get into freelancing in the techosystem?

(46:45) - Freelancing websites: upwork.com, fiverr.com, Gun.io, Hired.com, talent.hubstaff.com

(48:44) - Chuka gives advice on how to stay getting clients

(49:44) - Employer/Employee podcast episode

(52:03) - Advice to someone just entering the techosystem

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